Threat awareness and counter-terrorism preparedness of Dutch hospitals:A cross-sectional survey

Background: Hospitals are vulnerable targets for terrorism and extreme violence due to their easy accessibility and the high density of patients, staff and visitors. Nonetheless, little is known about the hospitals’ awareness of these risks, and to which extent these facilities protect themselves from violence. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey study among emergency managers of acute care hospitals in the Netherlands. The questionnaire included 42 items across six themes: demographic (hospital) data; general and emergency department (ED) access control; ED security and preparedness; o... Mehr ...